Being severely overweight is an uncomfortable condition, limiting your mobility and making it difficult to participate in certain activities. But obesity is not just a physically limiting condition — it can affect all areas of your life.
The Effects of Obesity
If you are significantly overweight, you understand the many ways that extra weight can affect your quality of life with respect to self-esteem. In addition, obese individuals are at an elevated risk for developing serious health problems, such as heart disease, high blood pressure, diabetes, sleep apnea, and arthritis.
The LAP-BAND® Solution
If you have a Body Mass Index (BMI) of 40 or greater, or 35 or greater with hypertension, sleep apnea, joint pains, or 30 or greater with Type II diabetes, you may be a appropriate candidate for the LAP-BAND® procedure. The LAP-BAND® works by satisfying your hunger with a reduced volume of food, and this in conjunction with behavioral modification, diet and exercise is how you lose weight.
LAP-BAND® surgery can help you achieve many health-related goals, including:
- Improving serious health conditions
- Making it easier to become more mobile and active
- Increasing your energy
- Limiting calorie intake
Find out if LAP-BAND® is your ticket to a healthier, happier lifestyle and get the weight loss surgery support you need. If you are interested in learning more, please contact Dr. Gerald Kirshenbaum at Lap Band Rockies today for details on benefits and weight loss surgery cost. There is no obligation and we welcome the opportunity to answer all of your questions about the effects of obesity and how weight loss surgery can help.
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